Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
0E1D1B
RGB
14, 29, 27
HSL
172, 35%, 8%
HSB
172, 52%, 11%
CMYK
52, 0, 7, 89
LAB
9, -7, -1
LCH
9, 7, 186
OKLCH
0.22, 0.02, 185
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, -4, 0
HWB
172, 5%, 89%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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